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$111+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salinas, CA, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SFO
Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 8, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop23h 31m
Frontier
Wed 6/106:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/292:19 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Mon 8/36:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Tue 6/1612:38 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop22h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$232
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/292:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Wed 6/36:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/292:26 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 01m
Frontier
Tue 7/712:33 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop23h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/6$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop12h 07m
Frontier
Mon 6/16:00 am
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 5/8$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/910:58 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop11h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:16 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:35 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop13h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 5/7$260
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/102:19 pm
DSM
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Sun 7/129:39 pm
SFO
-
DSM
1 stop13h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$261

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated May 8, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(Expedia)

One-way from

$111
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$458
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From Des Moines to Salinas
One-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

2:16 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops30h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 6/24

10:58 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$329

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

3:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/24

10:25 am-9:40 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$393
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

7:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

10:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$402

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

7:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops8h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

11:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$405

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

8:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$443

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop9h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

11:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop9h 50m

$448

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

7:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

9:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$464

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Fri 6/19

6:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 6/26

11:40 pm-11:35 am

1 stop9h 55m

$478

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

6:10 am-1:00 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

12:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$487
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesSan Francisco

DSM - SFO

DSMSFO

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

10:01 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$123

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Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salinas. Reviews last updated May 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Salinas. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salinas?

    Airlines like Southwest fly from Des Moines to Salinas in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Salinas is about 1545 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salinas one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salinas are Frontier ($94), Delta ($143), and American Airlines ($156).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Salinas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salinas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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